Medical Assistant - O'Fallon Pediatrics - Part time

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession.

It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier. SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!! Join Our Team: Esse Health is currently seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for our O'Fallon Pediatrics office located at 9979 Winghaven Boulevard! Opportunity: Part-time opening Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Staff shares rotating covering of a Saturday morning shift approximately once a month No nights or holidays Outpatient clinical practice Not benefit eligible Day-to-Day: Perform back office functions Assist the provider in the interviewing, examination and treatment of patients Measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (Next. Gen) Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team The MA will also be cross-trained to cover the front desk including: Performing patient check-in/check-out Scheduling patient appointments Collecting co-payments Verifying insurance Registering patients/update patient demographics Answering the telephone Balancing monies at day end Who we are seeking ( preferred ) : The Medical Assistant is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive office image at all times including smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers. Formal training which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Phlebotomy experience is a plus, but not required. CPR Certification. PC/Windows proficiency. Medical coding familiarity. Willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction. Ability to communicate effectively and to work compatibly with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments.

What We Offer

Physician-led, supportive practice environment Benefits the first of the month following your hire date (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible) Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible) 401k match + profit sharing Tuition reimbursement (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible) Wellness program Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship Emphasis on work-life balance EOE